The degree to be awarded shall be a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Clinical Studies.

In the first year of study, candidates shall be required to take six compulsory courses and one optional course, but they are free to do one additional course if in consultation with their supervisors, they find it necessary.

Candidates enrolled for the degree shall be required to take part I examinations and pass the six compulsory courses and any one optional course at the end of the first year before being allowed to proceed to the second year of study.